The interest in using low-intensity laser therapy has highly emerged among physicians and specialists in order to comprehend the potential of laser light interactions and in particular, to the biostimulation of tissues regeneration process, to control the inflammatory process and the pain. This study aims to do an integrative review to discuss the efficacy of low-intensity laser therapy in dental practice. For ...
In the dental area of maxillofacial surgery, a large number of cases of unerupted and impacted teeth is commonly found in patients seen at the Araçatuba Dental School - UNESP. The aim of this study was to determine the profile of patients and third molars indicated for extraction, as well as their surgical treatment. For the research, the profile of patients and teeth extracted from treatments carried out in th...
The traumas often involve the maxillofacial area, but stab wounds to the face are rare. The protective defense mechanism activates instinctively defending the face from any possible injuries. Due this lower incidence and also the various forms of injuries and objects used for such injury, stab wounds become a challenge for surgeons. The surgeon must be completely familiar and prepared to meet this demand on the...
Background: Dengue is an endemic viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes of the species Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus that causes a fall in the host's immune system due to overload in fighting the virus and leaves the body more susceptible to opportunistic infections. The odontogenic infection can have its condition aggravated in patients infected with dengue, making the treatment more complex. Objective a...
Odontogenic infections can evolve quickly and offer a high risk of death, since they are commonly associated with extensive tissue deterioration, in addition to their location, in close contact with important anatomical structures such as the airways, which can lead to their obstruction. The objective is to report, possible difficulties in the management of a patient, due to the Angina de Ludwig and consequent ...